As the long-running water dispute between Iran and Afghanistan drags on, experts warn that it is taking a heavy toll on agriculture and water bodies, especially the wetlands in southwestern Iran.

Iran has urged the Taliban government to supply Iran with its share of water from the Hirmand River within a month.

Iran’s president has issued a stern warning to authorities in Afghanistan over the share of water from the Hirmand River.

Iran once again calls on Afghanistan’s Taliban government to allow expert visits to an upstream river dam, instead of issuing political statements.

President Raeisi warns the ruling Afghan administration to “swiftly” supply it with its water share from the Hirmand River.